What to wear for gents: a day date

Heading out for an afternoon date with the lady and not sure what to wear? You could wear your trusty hoodie, your favorite worn-in jeans, and your go-to trainers. After all it’s a casual occasion, right? Yet, whether heading out for a night on the town or a day spent at the mall, looking the part matters.

Let me let you gents onto a little secret of mine – the Holy Grail of day date wear, if you may. When you’re putting together your outfit for a casual date with your girlfriend, while you want to dress stylishly, you should question the comfort and functionality of your choices.

Comfortable pieces are essential for a casual outing. Functionality is also key for a day date, because afternoon plans tend to be flexible and could change on the fly, so you want to make sure you’re ready for the occasion.

Opt for a pair of pants or denim that are breathable and have a bit of stretch. A knit sweater or cardigan layered on top of a collared shirt also gives you that clean look, and could take you from a lunch date to a walk in the park. As for footwear, I’m a boot kind of guy, so I like cuffing my pants with a pair of rugged boots, but the shoes are completely up to you. As a rule of thumb, just keep the gym shoes at home.

Whatever you decide to wear, fit is key, and it will make or break your look. If slim fit pants aren’t your thing, try slim-straight which are nearly universally flattering. As for colours, you can rarely go wrong with navy and brown, which are fail-safe combos that work on most men. You’ll look like you’ve mastered the colour wheel every time. At the end of the day gents, dress in a way that makes you feel cool and confident, and she’ll definitely take note.